An author in lockdown
On the face of it, a global pandemic should be perfect for a writer. It requires society to keep itself at arms length, maintain a respectable social distance, visit nowhere, apart perhaps from the pharmacist or the greengrocer. It should be a boon for a writer. There is a perceived wisdom; all a writer needs […]
A legend in his own time – Jim Thompson
The most famous American expat in Thai history is “Jim” Thompson, who singlehandedly revived Thailand’s silk industry after WWII. Thompson remains a real legendary figure in Thailand, and throughout all of Asia, even to this day. He continues to inspire the imaginations of those who want to make it big here through hard work and […]
Before it was money it was a unit of weight: The Thai baht
Exactly like the British pound sterling in ancient times, the Thai baht (Thai: บาท) was originally used as a unit of weight or mass. Specifically, 1 baht was equal in value to 15 grammes of silver. The baht is still used today as a unit or measure of weight for other precious metals, like gold. […]
Kata Rocks Phuket ‘Staycation’ and Brunch
There is no better pool brunch party on offer in Phuket at the moment, why not make a weekend of it like we did and throw in a weekend staycation? Up a nondescript little lane at the end of Kata Beach is an easy to miss driveway up a hill past Mama’s Seafood and SKA […]
‘The Forestias’ by MQDC – Thailand’s largest development project – confident in economy, progresses construction and has show units open
The Forestias is the world’s first town purposefully designed for a healthier, happier living lifestyle Utilities and tunnelling work already at 95% completion and residential components being built 1,400 million Baht ‘Forest Pavilion’ with biggest investment ever made by a property developer to showcase a project concept The development has already registered 4,000 million Baht […]
Working from the beach (WFB) lifestyle… the Thailand much needed revolution
OK, OK, I so get it. You’ve been “pandemic stuck” in Thailand for an interminable length of time because of ‘the job’, in what all your friends the world over see as living the dream. You’ve enjoyed the freedom to move around the Kingdom over the past 12 months, give or take the occasional Thai […]
Thailand’s most prestigious scholarly organisation: The Siam Society
The Siam Society is the most prestigious scholarly and illustrious cultural organisation in the Kingdom. It is only rivalled by the exclusive Royal Bangkok Sport’s Club for venerability and distinguished membership. Operating under Royal patronage, its mission is to widely promote Thailand’s arts, culture, history, and the natural sciences including those of neighbouring countries. The […]
Phuket – there has never been a better time to visit
2020, it sure is an interesting and challenging time, which we all need to embrace both the good with the bad, some may call it one of the silver linings, others just a great opportunity to escape reality, but 100% there is no better time than now to travel and explore this incredible country that […]
Don’t put all your money on Thais keeping your hotel busy…
The majority of Thais have no plan to travel during the long weekends, a recent poll showed. A Bangkok Poll survey by Bangkok University on “Thais’ travel plan during long weekends” found that more than half — 54 per cent of respondents — have no plan of travelling in December, while Chiang Mai is the […]
Thailand Tourism Industry Meets – Asks for Opening of Borders and Skies
BANGKOK: The two esteemed associations held theirjoint Annual SKÅL BANGKOK and PATA THAILAND CHAPTER 2020 Charity Christmas Lunch this week. Host Sammy Carolus, Skålleague and GM at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel and all of his team received the organisors’ special thanks for their great offerings and outstanding service on the day. Special mention […]